K&N air filter and the MAF
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K&N air filter and the MAF
I was at the dreaded dealership and they warned of the use of the K&N. I think it is another case of dealerships against the aftermarket. I found this on K&N's website:http://www.knfilters.com/massair.htm
K&N MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR STATEMENT
There is also a MAF cleaner by CRC. I have not found it in stores near me or used it yet. Anyone else tried this?
K&N MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR STATEMENT
There is also a MAF cleaner by CRC. I have not found it in stores near me or used it yet. Anyone else tried this?
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I will not use any oiled filter in a MAF controlled car. A K&N ruiened a custom pro flow MAF I had made for my old ford, and it was the cause because the oil residue collected on the hot wire in the MAF. In this case, I think the dealer is right on. take it out and use a good dry filter element.
Even with a dry filter, it is a good idea to hit the MAF elements with a bit of electrical parts cleaner like the CRC you have there. They sell that stuff at any car parts store.
Even with a dry filter, it is a good idea to hit the MAF elements with a bit of electrical parts cleaner like the CRC you have there. They sell that stuff at any car parts store.
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The Blitz LM Drop-In Filter is constructed similiar to that of K&N but without the assistance of oil to aid in filtering. Check out the link below.
http://www.shopresponse.com/blitz_lm...in_filter.html
http://www.shopresponse.com/blitz_lm...in_filter.html
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I had K&N drop in filter. I put on HKS intake...problem with idles and stalling...put back the stock intake with K&N filter...dealer fixed it for free. THey replaced my throttle control and ECU.
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Originally Posted by mc350z
ive got the nismo oiled filter. no problems whatsoever.
i have heard stories of people screwing up the MAF with over reoiling K&N's,
i have heard stories of people screwing up the MAF with over reoiling K&N's,
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